- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
54th Street Academy
Federal NCES profile for 54th Street Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262016008622
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
54th Street Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
54th Street Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 54th Street Academy ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kelloggsville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262016008622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
54th Street Academy held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262016008622 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 47:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelloggsville High School (595 students)
54th Street Academy held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
54th Street Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelloggsville
Kelloggsville High School
595 students
- Central Kellog
Central Kelloggsville Elementary
494 students
- Kelloggsville
Kelloggsville Middle School
475 students
- Southeast Kell
Southeast Kelloggsville School
287 students
- West Kelloggsv
West Kelloggsville School
253 students
- This school 94
54th Street Academy
94 students
What this shows 54th Street Academy reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How 54th Street Academy compares
54th Street Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47:1 | ▲ 169% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
47:1
students per teacher
- 169% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 17.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, 54th Street Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kelloggsville Public Schools reports $14,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 54th Street Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Kelloggsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelloggsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Kelloggsville School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Kelloggsville School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 54th Street Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about 54th Street Academy
How many students attend 54th Street Academy?
54th Street Academy has 94 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at 54th Street Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 54th Street Academy is 47:1, which is 169% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 199% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 54th Street Academy?
84.6% of students at 54th Street Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 54th Street Academy?
The largest demographic group at 54th Street Academy is African American at 40.4% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 54th Street Academy?
54th Street Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 54th Street Academy rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, 54th Street Academy ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelloggsville Public Schools?
Besides 54th Street Academy, Kelloggsville Public Schools also operates Kelloggsville High School (595 students), Central Kelloggsville Elementary (494 students), and Kelloggsville Middle School (475 students). See the Kelloggsville Public Schools district page for the complete list.